Big Screen vs Proclaim

Big Screen

Browser-based church presentation software with themes, timers and unlimited outputs.

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Free Trial

Proclaim

Cloud-synced church presentation software from Logos (formerly Faithlife).

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Free Trial

Summary

Big Screen is paid (AUD $15/month), while Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year).
Both run on Web browser.
Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Media: Video playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Big Screen

Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages
Connectivity & collaboration: Web native (runs in a browser) (partial in Proclaim)

Only in Proclaim

Runs on Windows
Runs on macOS
Runs on iOS / iPadOS
Runs on Android
Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once (partial in Big Screen)

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Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
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Product	Big Screen	Proclaim
Overview
Price	AUD $15/monthFree trial	$269.99/yearFree trial
Open source	No	No
Deployment	Cloud / hosted	Desktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status	active	active
Platforms
Windows	Not supported	Supported
macOS	Not supported	Supported
Linux	Not supported	Not supported
Web browser	Supported	Supported
iOS / iPadOS	Not supported	Supported
Android	Not supported	Supported
ChromeOS	Not supported	Not supported
Content
Songs & lyrics	Supported	Supported
Song library	Supported	Supported
Import from other presentation software	Supported: Songs can be imported from OpenSong and OpenLyrics files; an Elvanto/Tithe.ly integration also imports songs.	Supported: Song databases from EasyWorship 6/7 can be imported directly; other programs can export lyrics for import.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics	Unknown	Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources)	Unknown	Supported: Lyrics can be imported from SongSelect, Hymnbase or MultiTracks.com.
Chord charts for musicians	Unknown	Supported: Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics	Supported: Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations.	Supported: 1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries.
CCLI usage reporting	Unknown	Supported
Bible	Supported	Supported
Free translations included	Supported: Public-domain translations such as KJV, ASV, WEB and BSB are included.	Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as ESV, NASB, NKJV and NLT require a one-time purchase of AUD $10 each.	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Supported	Supported
PowerPoint	Unknown	Supported: PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint.
Keynote	Unknown	Partial: On a Mac with Keynote installed, Keynote files are imported as static image slideshows.
Google Slides	Unknown	Unknown
Canva	Unknown	Unknown
PDF	Supported: Uploaded PDFs are converted to images.	Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions	Unknown	Unknown
Media	Supported	Supported
Video playback	Supported	Supported
Audio playback	Unknown	Supported
Images	Supported	Supported
YouTube / online video	Supported: YouTube videos can be added to the playlist and controlled like other videos, with optional English captions.	Unknown
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Supported
Live camera / capture card	Supported: Phones, tablets, webcams or other network devices can be used as live video sources.	Unknown
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display.	Supported
On-screen messages & alerts	Unknown	Unknown
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along)	Unknown	Unknown
Languages
Multilingual	Supported	Supported
Interface in multiple languages	Supported: The interface language can be chosen per organisation and location.	Not supported: The interface is English only, though slide text can be in other languages.
Songs in other languages	Unknown	Supported
Bibles in other languages	Supported: Includes Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Khmer and Arabic translations.	Unknown
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Unknown	Unknown
Bible translations side by side	Unknown	Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Supported: Lyrics and scriptures support right-to-left languages.	Unknown
Integrations
Software integrations	Unknown	Supported
Planning Center	Unknown	Supported: Service plans can be imported from Planning Center Services (requires edit permissions).
ChurchSuite	Unknown	Unknown
WorshipTools Planning	Unknown	Unknown
Hardware control	Unknown	Supported
MIDI	Unknown	Supported: MIDI in/out, including MIDI over Wi-Fi with tools like Ableton Live.
DMX lighting	Unknown	Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion	Unknown	Supported: Elgato Stream Deck is supported in Proclaim 3.2 and later.
Automation & extensibility	Unknown	Not supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket)	Unknown	Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.
Plugins / extensions	Unknown	Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros	Unknown	Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.
Webhooks / triggers to other systems	Unknown	Unknown
MCP server for AI assistants	Unknown	Unknown
AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting)	Unknown	Unknown
Presenting & control
Screens & outputs	Supported	Supported
Multiple audience screens	Supported: Unlimited Frontend and Monitor outputs plus custom outputs.	Supported: Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream.
Stage display / confidence monitor	Supported	Supported: Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Supported: Theme backgrounds can be transparent for use as an overlay in streaming software such as OBS.	Supported: Alpha keying is supported, and picture-in-picture shows slides over a transparent background.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source)	Supported: Remote Displays let other computers and devices show outputs in a browser, including as an OBS source.	Unknown
Broadcast video	Unknown	Supported
NDI	Unknown	Supported
SDI	Unknown	Supported
Built-in streaming & recording	Unknown	Partial
Stream to any RTMP destination	Unknown	Not supported: For YouTube or Facebook Live the vendor recommends sending NDI or SDI output to a tool such as OBS.
YouTube Live	Unknown	Not supported
Facebook Live	Unknown	Not supported
Record the output to a file	Unknown	Partial: Built-in recording is aimed at producing and publishing sermon podcasts.
TV output	Unknown	Supported
Apple TV app	Unknown	Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.
Android / Google TV app	Unknown	Unknown
Fire TV app	Unknown	Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.
Roku app	Unknown	Unknown
Chromecast / AirPlay	Unknown	Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration	Supported	Supported
Cloud sync of library	Supported: Lyrics, videos and images are stored online and can be shared between locations within one organisation.	Supported
Works fully offline	Supported: Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media.	Supported: Schedules are stored locally so going live does not require internet; some features (signals, importing third-party content, embedded content) need a connection.
Remote control from phone or tablet	Unknown	Supported: Remote control apps for iOS and Android are included in every plan.
Multiple operators at once	Partial: Several control surfaces can be open for a location, but only one controls the remote displays at a time.	Supported: Team members edit presentations together with real-time cloud sync; web and mobile editing requires Proclaim Pro.
Web native (runs in a browser)	Supported	Partial: Presentations can be created and edited in a browser with Proclaim Pro, but presenting requires the desktop app.

Big Screen vs Proclaim

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Only in Proclaim

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